Paraeducator

Des Plaines School District 62-posted 11 months ago

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Des Plaines, IL

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

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Community Consolidated School District 62 in Des Plaines, Illinois is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator at Forest Elementary School in the Special Needs Kindergarten program. The position involves assisting the teacher in general daily classroom activities, with a primary focus on working with students. Paraeducators are paid for 6.5 hours per day, with a typical schedule from 8:40 AM to 3:40 PM at elementary schools and 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at middle schools. Some variations in time may occur based upon the assignment. The Paraeducator reports to an assigned classroom teacher and the building principal.

Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students.
Assists in small group student instruction; tutors pupils at teacher's request.
Assists teacher with student behavior management.
Assists with set up of classroom and prepares materials for specialized instructional units.
Handles attendance reports and related clerical functions with the teacher.
Assists in assembling/hanging materials on bulletin boards and keeping displays current.
Operates standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, A.V. equipment, assistive technology devices, etc.
May escort and assist children in various settings.
Some positions may require assisting students with personal hygiene and feeding.
Assists in monitoring student progress.
Assist/Support in administering State and Local testing.
Participate in staff development opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal.

Hold or be eligible for a Paraprofessional license from the Illinois State Board of Education.
ONE of the following: Associate's degree, 60 semesters of coursework, high school diploma with passing scores on ETS Parapro exam or ACT Workkeys.
The ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English and Russian.

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